Classical music is both a joy to listen to and a privilege to play, but if you're looking to spice up your otherwise ordinary instruments, then these radically revamped pianos will encourage even those not quite musically inclined to give it a try.
Pianos are often one of those classical instruments that are associated with elegance and grace. Learning to play the piano is something many parents attempt to teach their children, in hopes of giving them a more balanced and cultured life. These revamped pianos however, have been restructured into all sorts of different shapes, incorporating new technologies into the mix. From pianos that are strikingly transparent in design to those that are amazingly portable, these radically revamped pianos are targeting a whole new generation of youth more susceptible to high-tech and practical products.
25 Radically Revamped Pianos
From See-Through Grand Pianos to Twitter-Controlled Instruments:
Tana Makmanee — May 31, 2013 — Art & Design
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Ultramodern Grand Piano's
The Peugeot Piano of the Future Breathes New Life into a Classic Ins
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Whale-Inspired Pianos
The Whaletone Lets You Play the Songs of the Sea
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Continuous Skin Pianos
Create Musical Fusion with the Seaboard Keyboard's Soft Rippled Surface
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Musical Instrument Furniture
The Piano Bookshelf Lends the Home a Melodic Vintage Vibe
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Suspended Button Sculptures
Augusto Esquivel Visited Grandmothers' Sewing Boxes for Inspiration
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Crochet Grand Pianos
Joana Vasconcelos Creates Intricate Macrame Folk Art
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Piano-Shaped Turntables
The Horo WJE168 is a Tunable Instrument that Fiddles with Records
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High Performance Pianos
Audi Designs Grand Piano for 100th Anniversary
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Possessed Pianos
This Musical Robot by Peter Ablinger Can Give Speeches
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Roll-Out Pianos
The Piano Silhouette MP3 Player Lets You Play Along on the Go
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Porky Piano Campaigns
The Lasonic Big Fat Sound Ads Boast Delicious and Meaty Audio
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Flat-Pack Pianos
The Foldable Digital Grand Makes Transporting the Massive Instruments Easier
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High-Tech Digital Pianos
Ion Audio's Concert Piano is a Multi-Featured Next-Gen Instrument
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Luxury Car Pianos
The Rolls-Royce Piano is a $302,984 Wonder Found in China
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Touch-Screen Slider Pianos
The iPiano Concept is a Dream For Apple Addicts
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Typewriter Pianos
Fabien Cappello Turns Retro Typewriters Into Music-Makers
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Tablet Keyboard Tutors
Teach Yourself How to Play With the Ion Piano Apprentice
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Crystal Encrusted Baby Grands
The Crystalrock Piano is for the Deep-Pocketed Piano Man
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Soundless Pianos
Beyond Silence Uses Vibrations to Let the Deaf Enjoy the Music They Make
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Twitter-Controlled Instruments
Stanley the Piano Will Play Song Requests From Tweets
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Musical Organ Staircases
The Wulin Plaza Piano Stairs Let You Walk Out a Melody as You Climb Them
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Group-Created Sound Videos
The cdza 'Pianists in Paris' Production Is Musically Brilliant
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Interactive Musical Blocks
The Barcode Piano Teaches Mixed Complexities Through Music
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See-Through Grand Pianos
The Transparent Grand Pianos by Crystal Music Company are Revealing
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Reversed Musicians
The Backwards Pianist is One Talented Entertainer
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The Record Planet Print Ads Show Old Legends Still Rocking Out
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'Pigeons in Costume' by Laurel Roth Features Some Warm Furry Flyers
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The 3G Zen Coffee Table is Mesmerizing to Watch
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Playful Delivery Campaigns
The FedEx Dominoes Commercial Shows Easy Shipping Options
Surreal Staircase Interiors
The Green Bistro Adopts an Imaginative Yet Organic Look
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The Crystalroc Dr. Dre Beats Headsets Look as Good as They Sound
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Robert Bradford's Recycled Toy Sculptures are Made of Old Plastic
Hooked Cantilevered Steps
The Wing Flying Stairs Bring a Lightness to the Room
Musical Promotional Partnerships
GE Capital Taylor Guitar Ad Campaign Uses Real Executives
Ultramodern Grand Piano's
The Peugeot Piano of the Future Breathes New Life into a Classic Ins
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Little Glass Clementine Designs the Perfect Beachside Accessories
Whale-Inspired Pianos
The Whaletone Lets You Play the Songs of the Sea
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Crocheted Bicycle Covers
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Turntable Docks
The iPad iDJ Music Mixing Station Lets You Spin Like a Pro
Musical Instrument Furniture
The Piano Bookshelf Lends the Home a Melodic Vintage Vibe
Beautiful Buttoned Bibs
The JH Beulah Button Necklaces are Ultra Stylish
Color-Comparing Campaigns
The Etisalat Yellow Pages Print Ads Makes Products 'Stand Out'
Suspended Button Sculptures
Augusto Esquivel Visited Grandmothers' Sewing Boxes for Inspiration
Crochet Grand Pianos
Joana Vasconcelos Creates Intricate Macrame Folk Art
Geeky Sci-Fi Headbands
The Brain Slug Headband is an Awesome Futurama Fashion Accessory
Sea Monster Musical Instruments
The Hydra Piano is Fit For Lady Gaga Performances
Witty Payback Ads
The Marom Musical Instruments 'Ex-Wife' Ad is Evil Genius
Tablet Turntables
DJay iPad App Turns You Into a Virtual Music-Playing DJ
Gadget-Powered Christmas Concerts
The North Point iBand Plays Holiday Hits With iPhones and iPads
Monotone Rapper Captures
Lupe Fiasco for U.S. Alteration Spring Summer 2012 Lookbook
Colossal Cinema-Converted Bookstores
The Grand Splendid Theater Offers a Dramatic Surprise
Instrument-Inspired Luxury Sedans
The BMW Individual 7-Series Composition is for Pianists
Apple Symphony Apps
The iPad Orchestra Will Overwhelm You With Music
Car Part Creations
The Katherine Hawkins Ford Focus Necklace is a Centennial Celebration Accessory
Fabled Restaurant Campaigns
The Caminho de Casa Print Ads Take a Fairytale Turn
Climbable Coiffed Creations
The Bizarre Jessica Wohl ‘Hairy Staircase' Art
Finger-Formed Piano Ads
The Amnesty International 'Living in Harmony' Campaign is Powerful
Melodious Mugs
The Zan MP3 Player Combines Your Daily Coffee and Music Fix
Music-Inspired Lamps
The Piano Light Pays Homage to One of History's Most Beloved Instruments
Clover Search Campaigns
The Sears Optical Ads Demonstrates Improved Eyesight
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Knitted and Crocheted Art, From Dementia Knitwear to Crocheted Bird
Masked Cyborg Womenswear
‘Op.9 n.2′ by Lorenzo Busato is Influenced by Music
Never-Ending Spiral Stairs
'Usher Hall' by Speirs + Major Goes M.C. Escher
Roll-Out Pianos
The Piano Silhouette MP3 Player Lets You Play Along on the Go
Ipad Music Makers
The StudioDock Pro Lets You Interface Your Music Gear With Any App
Exquisite Edible Embellishments
Andi's Specialty Sweets Entertain the Palate
Injured Mannequin Campaigns
The Central Smart Insure Ads Advocates Shopping for Insurance
Crystal Pop Legend Busts
Swarovski Michael Jackson by Galaxia Crystal Art is Out of Control
Flat-Pack Pianos
The Foldable Digital Grand Makes Transporting the Massive Instruments Easier
Artistic Cleaning Campaigns
The Sopalin 2011 Ads Focuses on Paper Towel Paintings
Crystal Studded Microphones
Nadine Coyle's CrystalRoc Microphone Sparkles & Shines
Colorful Wristband Watches
The Neo Watch from Too Late Makes a Functional Fashion Statement
Musically-Inclined Pillows
The Century Sound Pillow Gives Your Dreams Their Own Soundtrack
Knit Cocoon Dresses
Phuong Thuy Nguyen Makes Wonderful Clothes and Pictures
iPad-Enabled Instruments
The Ion Piano Master is Music Heaven for the Tablet Lover
High-Tech Digital Pianos
Ion Audio's Concert Piano is a Multi-Featured Next-Gen Instrument
Digital Music Makers
Create Music Like a Rockstar with the Reactable iPhone/iPad App
Clickable Musical Instruments
'Play the Piano' is an Interactive Keyboard on YouTube Made for Jamm
Single Instrument Bands
'Somebody That I Used to Know' is Covered by One Guitar and Five Artists
Interchangeable Gadget Concepts
The DIY Player from Shao Wen Changes Functions on the Fly
Luxury Car Pianos
The Rolls-Royce Piano is a $302,984 Wonder Found in China
Ritzy Crystallized Computers
CrystalRoc Samsung Galaxy Tab is the World's Most Exclusive Tablet
Musical Merlot Branding
Piano Wine Packaging Alludes to the Lovely Notes in the Bottle
Tot Music Master Videos
This Child Piano Prodigy Has an Infectious Smile and Amazing Talent
Musical Keyboard Phones
The Key to Touch Doubles as a Digital Keyboard
Hilarious Television Drama Spoofs
The Funny or Die 'The Wire: The Musical' Trailer is Unbelievable
Cute Pouch Couches
The ALTO Mobili Ad Campaign is 'Oh So Pretty'
Record Producer iPad Apps
The 'Studio Track' App Takes Your Garage Band to the Next Level
Light-Up Snowboard Suits
'LED Surfer' by Jacob Sutton is Peaceful to Watch
Tablet Keyboard Tutors
Teach Yourself How to Play With the Ion Piano Apprentice
Knife-Cuddling Campaigns
The City of Milwaukee Health Department Ads Show Sleeping Baby Dangers
Crass Chemical Boards
The Interactive Periodic Table of Swearing Will Make You Blush
Horned Audio Devices
Cow-Like i-Mo Resonance MP3 Player Turns Your Table Into a Speaker
Retro Arcade Music Machines
The Pianocade Synthesizer Makes 80s 8-Bit Tunes
Melody-Making Walls
The Ste Justine Musical Wall Brings Some Color to the Hospital
Cellular Spiral Staircases
EeStairs Cells Bring a Magnified Organic Beauty to Your Modern Spaces
Pop-Up TV Instruments
The Mediano is a Piano and TV Shelf Hybrid for Multimedia Fun
Smiley Shirt Fasteners
John Caswell's Mr. Button Set is Full of Adorable Personality
Sound Addictions
I-Dosing Will Give You a Musical Drug-Like "High"
Hip Hop Instrumental Interpretations
Henderson Nguyen Covers Drake and The Weeknd's 'Crew Love'
Crystal Encrusted Baby Grands
The Crystalrock Piano is for the Deep-Pocketed Piano Man
Soundless Pianos
Beyond Silence Uses Vibrations to Let the Deaf Enjoy the Music They Make
Twitter-Controlled Instruments
Stanley the Piano Will Play Song Requests From Tweets
Celebrity Pop Song Duets
The Jimmy Fallon Call Me Maybe Music Video is an Ensemble of Joy
Group-Created Sound Videos
The cdza 'Pianists in Paris' Production Is Musically Brilliant
Tablet Pedal Boards
Rockout with the Stompbox iPads
Classic Rock Instrument Tributes
The John Lennon Imagine Piano Celebrates 70 Years Of Lennon
See-Through Grand Pianos
The Transparent Grand Pianos by Crystal Music Company are Revealing
Wood-Translated Musicals
'Years' Project by Bartholomäus Traubeck Reads Music From Log Slices
Faded Pop-Star Plays
The Spice Girls Will Reunite for West End Musical 'Viva Forever'
Blingtastic Pet Bowls
The BB Simon Dog Bowl is Studded With All-Over Swarovski Jewels
Confessing Musical Sins
Basilica Block Party Ties Religion and Music Through Advertising
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Be the Next Dr.Dre on the Go with the Pocket Piano